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T388 ATS

1999 Sym Jet

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,183 mi
Last recorded17,183 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Sym Jet15,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 ATS
MakeSym
ModelJet
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,571 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,233 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 14,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

How Reliable is the Sym Jet?

Based on 29,546 MOT tests across 5,892 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
1,355
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 464
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 415
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 399
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 369
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T388 ATS is a 1999 Sym Jet in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Sym Jet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 15,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sym Jet fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 464 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T388 ATS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym Jet typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Sym Jet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T388 ATS?

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What year was T388 ATS registered?

T388 ATS is a 1999 Sym Jet, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T388 ATS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 ATS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T388 ATS have outstanding finance?

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